Get READy to Celebrate Holidays this Spring

This spring is a time of celebration for people of many religions. Ramadan began on March 22 and continues until April 21, Passover is from April 5 – 13, and Easter is on April 9. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than by reading? Luckily, our very own Lincoln Square bookstore, Shakespeare & Co. (2020 Broadway), has you covered!

Books are a great resource to learn about holidays, especially for children, but can also be central to celebrating a holiday, like the Passover Haggadah, which serves as the guide to the Seder. At Shakespeare & Co., you can find a Haggadah for everyone, starting with My Very Own Haggadah for the youngest of the bunch, moving to the Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel for those who appreciate a more creative version, and ending with the New American Haggadah for those looking for a more traditional copy.

If you’re more interested in getting little ones excited about the holidays or looking for a way to introduce them to the holidays, you can find books like The Gift of Ramadan, The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt, and It’s Passover, Grover!, too. It’s not only a great time to read about holidays you celebrate yourself, but it's also a perfect opportunity to learn about the holidays your friends might observe. You can check out all these books and more when you visit Shakespeare & Co.

The New York Public Library is also sure to have a selection of books about these holidays, so visit the Riverside Branch (127 Amsterdam Avenue) to take a look.

If you’re looking for more ways to enhance your holiday this season, visit our Neighborhood Guide for places to eat, buy treats, get decorations, and more, and our Events Calendar to search for local happenings.

Happy holidays to all those celebrating!